Journal
GEOTEXTILES AND GEOMEMBRANES
Volume 48, Issue 6, Pages 897-911Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.geotexmem.2020.07.006
Keywords
Geosynthetic-encased stone columns; Cyclic loading; Model tests; Excess pore water pressure
Funding
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) [51678231]
- Basal Research Fund Support by Hunan University
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Dynamic responses of the geosynthetic-encased stone column (GESC) supported embankment under traffic loads have become a hot topic. This study investigates the responses of GESC improved ground under vertical cyclic loading. A series of laboratory tests in a designed model test tank have been carried out with different loading parameters (varied loading amplitudes and frequencies), different column dimensions (varied encasement lengths and column diameters). In the tests, the soil-column stress distribution, accumulated settlement of loading plate, excess pore water pressure in the surrounding soil and lateral bulging of the stone column are monitored. Experimental results indicate that the vertical stress on the stone column increases with the increment of encasement length, and decreases with the increment of column diameter, loading amplitude and loading frequency. The increasing stress on the surrounding soil leads to a greater accumulated settlement of the loading plate and excess pore water pressure, while the increasing stress on the column leads to larger lateral bulging of the column. Excess pore water pressure dissipates effectively through vertical and horizontal drainage channels provided by the stone column and the sand bed. The geosynthetic encasement prevents the clay from obstructing the drainage channel by filtration and guarantees the drainage effect.
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